There is this wonderful confirmation of the Christmas events hidden away in John's record of this discussion. Joh 7:40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. Joh 7:41 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? Joh 7:42 Hath not… Continue reading John 7
Category: New Testament & Psalms 2019
The Letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 2
Mike, Looking forward to your finishing this short series, and how to share it with both my wife and friends. So many don’t see the issues as you describe in the opening. In the meanwhile, please send Paul, and if not him Timothy or even Epaphroditus.... but most of all, we need the risen Christ,… Continue reading The Letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 2
The Letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 1
Paul makes a point in v18 about the joy he has from knowing the preaching of Christ has not been in vain, despite his being in prison. And others doing it perhaps with the wrong motives.
Philippians 1:18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
It’s curious, Jesus made a somewhat similar point in Mark and Luke’s Gospels.
Mar 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
Mar 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
Mar 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part.
Mar 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.Mike have you ever posted on those verses? Particularly in light of the various forms of the American Gospel being preach in today’s churches?
by Mike Ratliff
1 Παῦλος καὶ Τιμόθεος δοῦλοι Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ πᾶσιν τοῖς ἁγίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν Φιλίπποις σὺν ἐπισκόποις καὶ διακόνοις, 2 χάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Philippians 1:1-2 (NA28)
1 Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus in Philippi with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:1-2 (translated from the NA28 Greek text)
In vv1-2 Paul and Timothy gives the standard Christian greeting that was very common in the early Church. Notice that it is from both Paul and Timothy, who identify themselves as δοῦλοι Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ (slaves of Christ Jesus), but it addressed to all the ἁγίοις ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ (saints in Christ Jesus) at Philippi. The word “saints” translates ἁγίοις, which is actually a form of an…
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The Letter of Paul to the Philippians Chapter 4
Thanks Mike. My wife suggested we read this book together every week for the year. She is stuck by the Joy and Rejoicing expressed in it. I’ve notice the frequent mention of the gospel and preaching. In your discussion perhaps a bit more on these verses would be valuable:
In vv 8,9 Paul gives us a list of things to fill our minds with that will inspire worship of God and service of others
Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Php 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
by Mike Ratliff
12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:12-13 (NASB)
The enemy of our souls, Satan, does not attack believers in such a way that we should recognize him as being who he is. Instead, he comes disguised as the voice behind the theologian from the best seminary who may be the leader with a huge church empire and also be the author of many best-selling books. How does he attack what we call the Orthodox Christian faith? You know, the preaching of the gospel, the weekly opening of the Word of God, the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s supper…
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